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Advancing Bangladesh’s RMG Sector: Better Work Initiative Forges Sustainable Path

June 15, 2024

On May 15, 2024, the Better Work Bangladesh Programme, a partnership between the International Labour Organization (ILO), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), The Daily Star, and The Daily Prothom Alo, convened the ‘Better Work, Better Lives: Elevating the RMG Industry in Bangladesh’ roundtable. Backed by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) and the Government of Japan, the event sought to advance sustainability and ethical standards within Bangladesh’s RMG sector.

Global Fashion Brands Launch Initiative for Decarbonisation in Bangladesh

June 13, 2024

The Future Supplier Initiative has debuted an innovative collective financing model in Bangladesh, joining forces with four leading fashion companies to support apparel suppliers in their journey towards decarbonisation. H&M Group, Gap Inc, Mango, and Bestseller have signed on to this groundbreaking programme, as announced on Thursday.

Bangladesh’s EIS Pilot Expands to Cover Commuting Accidents in RMG Sector

June 3, 2024

Bangladesh’s Employment Injury Scheme (EIS) pilot program in the readymade garment (RMG) sector will now classify commuting incidents to and from factories as workplace accidents, making them eligible for compensation starting from July 1. This decision, made by the EIS Governance Board—which includes employers, government officials, and worker representatives—also ensures that around 75 workers who filed commuting accident claims since the pilot’s launch in June 2022 will receive retroactive compensation.

Better Work Program Boosts Efficiency and Sustainability in Bangladesh’s Textile Industry

June 1, 2024

The Better Work program, a joint initiative between the United Nations ILO and the International Finance Corporation (IFC), aims to improve working conditions, productivity, and profitability in Bangladesh’s RMG factories.

RMG Sustainability Council Town Hall Meeting Highlights CSR Commitment to Workplace Safety

April 30, 2024

A town hall meeting of the RMG Sustainability Council (RSC) took place at the BGMEA Complex in Dhaka to discuss various issues related to workplace safety and sustainability within the ready-made garment industry. Chaired by BGMEA President S.M. Mannan (Kochi), the meeting included BGMEA Senior Vice President Khandoker Rafiqul Islam, Vice Presidents Arshad Jamal (Dipu), Md. Nasir Uddin, Miran Ali, Abdullah Hil Rakib, Rakibul Alam Chowdhury, and Directors Anowar Hossain (Manik), Mesbah Uddin Khan, Md. Mohiuddin Rubel, Barrister Shehrin Salam Oishee, Md. Nurul Islam, and Saifuddin Siddiquie Sagar.

Rana Plaza: A Decade On, Urging Corporate Responsibility

April 29, 2024

Reflecting on the 11th anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy prompts a sobering examination of the corporate social responsibility landscape. The catastrophic event, which claimed the lives of over 1,100 garment workers in Bangladesh, served as a wake-up call for the global community to confront the stark realities endured by those in the garment industry.

Sustainable Transformation in Bangladesh’s Textile & RMG: CSR Progress

April 2, 2024

The textile and ready-made garment (RMG) industries in Bangladesh are significant contributors to the country’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, with RMG accounting for 15.4 percent and textiles for 12.4 percent. This high carbon footprint poses a challenge to meeting the GHG reduction targets outlined in the Paris Agreement. Despite their substantial contribution to the GDP, these industries face operational inefficiencies exacerbated by outdated machinery and ineffective energy management practices.

Zaynax Health, Swisscontact join hands to bring affordable, quality healthcare to RMG communities

April 8, 2023

Zaynax Health, the first-ever Health Super App in Bangladesh, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sarathi – Improving Financial Health, a financial inclusion project of Swisscontact Bangladesh.

EZ Wage partners with CKDL to ensure financial Inclusion for the masses

January 24, 2023

EZ Wage – a Singapore-based financial wellness platform to cater to marginalized people has onboarded a partnership with a renowned Bangladeshi readymade garments (RMG) manufacturer Croydon Kowloon Designs LTD (CKDL) to ensure financial wellness for over 4,800+ employees.

Crony Group gets sanitary napkin vending machines

January 14, 2023

Sanitary napkins are available in smart vending machines for women garment workers in the factory premises of Crony Group.

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Advancing Bangladesh’s RMG Sector: Better Work Initiative Forges Sustainable Path

Global Fashion Brands Launch Initiative for Decarbonisation in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s EIS Pilot Expands to Cover Commuting Accidents in RMG Sector

Better Work Program Boosts Efficiency and Sustainability in Bangladesh’s Textile Industry

RMG Sustainability Council Town Hall Meeting Highlights CSR Commitment to Workplace Safety

Rana Plaza: A Decade On, Urging Corporate Responsibility

Sustainable Transformation in Bangladesh’s Textile & RMG: CSR Progress

Zaynax Health, Swisscontact join hands to bring affordable, quality healthcare to RMG communities

EZ Wage partners with CKDL to ensure financial Inclusion for the masses

Crony Group gets sanitary napkin vending machines

BRAC Bank Allocates Tk 2 Crore for Medical Treatment of Injured Students and Protesters

Shopnodhora Land Developer Pledges to Restore Ganabhaban, Calls for National Unity

Berger Paints: Committed to Innovation and Sustainability Amid Challenges

Unilever Bangladesh Extends Aid to Waste Workers in Chattogram

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